Caption

Milk jug by Mappin & Webb Ltd goldsmith, silversmith, dealer; fl. 1859–, neo-rococo style, 1895–1896. Pear-shaped milk jug supported on four volute legs, decorated with an acanthus leaf at the base; belly decorated with rococo motifs in the form of channel-shaped jars, rocailles, flowers, and acanthus leaves; volute handle with acanthus projections; wide raised spout with serrated edge. Material: metal silver. Sheffield, England. Vessel; height 14.4 cm, width 9.5 cm, depth 8.5 cm, weight 266 g., A decorative metal pitcher with an ornate curved handle and a scalloped rim stands on a reflective surface; the pitcher features embossed floral and scrollwork patterns across its bulbous body and rests on three stylized feet, showing shades of silver, gray, and white.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A08_407

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Rights managed

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69.3Mb (1.0Mb) / 15.7in x 17.2in / 4703 x 5151 (300dpi)

Keywords

Milk jug Mappin & Webb Ltd goldsmith silversmith dealer fl 1859– neo-rococo style 1895–1896 Pear-shaped milk jug supported four volute legs decorated acanthus leaf base belly decorated rococo motifs form channel-shaped jars rocailles flowers acanthus leaves volute handle acanthus projections wide raised spout serrated edge Material metal silver Sheffield England Vessel height 14.4 cm width 9.5 cm depth 8.5 cm weight 266 g decorative metal pitcher ornate curved handle scalloped rim stands reflective surface pitcher features embossed floral scrollwork patterns across bulbous body rests three stylized feet showing shades silver gray white.